I recently resolved to choose my dinner each morning as something to look forward to, but after work the energy to cook simply isn't there. Good ready-made food is scarce near home and cooking is kinder to my wallet, so the nightly dinner puzzle continues.
| 気力 | きりょく | energy; willpower |
| 相変わらず | あいかわらず | as always; same as ever |
| 使い切る | つかいきる | to use up |
| 後片付け | あとかたづけ | cleaning up (afterward) |
| 惣菜 | そうざい | ready-made side dishes |
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